Common Praise ‎#105

105. Beneath the cross of Jesus

1 Beneath the cross of Jesus
I fain would take my stand,
the shadow of a mighty rock
within a weary land;
a home within the wilderness,
a rest upon the way,
from the burning of the noontide heat
and the burden of the day.

2 Upon that cross of Jesus
mine eye at times can see
the very dying form of one
who suffered there for me;
and from my smitten heart, with tears,
two wonders I confess:
the wonders of redeeming love,
and my own worthlessness.

3 I take, O cross, thy shadow
for my abiding place;
I ask no other sunshine than
the sunshine of his face;
content to let the world go by,
to know no gain nor loss;
my sinful self my only shame,
my glory all, the cross.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth Clephane, 1830-1869
• Meter: 76 86 86 86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Isaiah 32:2
  ;
  John 19:25
  ;
  Romans 5:8
• Topic: Passiontide and Holy Week; Lent V: Year C; Proper 9: Year C; Proper 11: Year A

Tune Information

• Name: ST CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: F. C. Maker, 1844-1927
• Meter: 76 86 86 86
• Key: D♭ Major